2. Charted Attributes- They are determined by the same formulas that were used in the84-86 files, giving accurate sacks and interception results.

3. All 1800+ players had their attributes checked and recalculated to reflect theirperformances in 1985. Even the 4th stringers! There isn't a player that is exactly the same as last year.

4. All coaches' ratings were named in franchise with lookalike bodies and their play-calling percentages were adjusted.

5. In the roster version, each team

wears the proper uniform (not available in franchise mode).

6. Playbooks were altered to allow for the correct substitutions. The Browns will utilize a two-back attack, the Colts, and Falcons are single back teams, the Lions are now a hybrid (HB/FB split carries) team, Dallas and the Rams will ride their star backs all game, 49ers run the west coast offense, etc.. This is the same system used last season and balances computer-run teams when you play them. You'll noticed much more substitution on some teams. No more games with just one backhaving every carry, unless it was meant to be that way.

7. In franchise mode, the correct 1988 schedule has been created. The four non-existent teams will only play four games. This keeps them out of the statistic leader boards and generally out of the Pro Bowl game. You may get the occasional guy, but few and far between. There are only 15 games in this schedule, because of the players strike thisseason.

9. In the 1987 SEASON FILE, contracts were reworked insome cases to reduce the surplus cap of teams. While it ispossible to sign FAs, you will have to be frugal about it. The 4 expansion teams will have no money to steal your FAsand improve their teams.

10.The free agents are all former players, some from earlieryears and others that just were out of the league in 1987.

11. If you watch the later weeks of Gameday, Mel Kiper will talk about the real 1988 prospects as they have been added. One note on them- they have not been accurately rated as this file is only meant to play 1987. They are there for the presentation. I have simmed into the following season. It will freeze. It is only meant to play one season.